Beauty Revlon Plus 2.0 Guide: Volume Tips, Routine and Best Looks
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
What the PLUS 2.0 is
The Revlon One Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 is the upgraded flagship of the One-Step dryer brush line. It keeps the core promise, dry and style in one step. Adding a slimmer head, detachable design and extra heat setting. The 2.4 inch oval brush head targets root volume more aggressively than the classic. Four heat and speed settings tailor the airflow to every hair type. The charcoal infused pins and boar bristles handle detangling and shine in one pass. It is designed for 120 volt US outlets only, like all Revlon hot tools. This is the One-Step for people who want the best version of a proven tool. It is the upgraded One-Step with a detachable head. The slimmer handle improves grip and control.
The maximum volume routine
Towel dry hair and apply a volumizing mousse to the roots. Attach the brush head with a firm twist until it locks. Select medium heat for most hair types to start. Place the brush under the roots of each section and hold for two to three seconds for lift. Glide down the lengths, rolling the ends under for a classic blowout. Work in clean sections from the bottom up so every layer gets root attention. Use the cool setting as a final pass to set the volume. Flip your head over and shake gently for extra body. The slimmer head makes root work faster than the classic ever could. Flip your head upside down for roots. Lift each section straight up while drying. Cool shot each section to lock lift.
Traveling with the detachable design
The detachable head is the PLUS standout feature for travelers. After the tool cools completely, twist the head off the handle and pack them side by side. The pair takes far less suitcase space than the fixed classic. Bring the voltage facts: it is 120 volt only, so international travelers need to check compatibility, not just plug shape. Pack a small heat resistant pouch for hotel vanities. At the destination, the tool works exactly like at home once reassembled. Clean the twist lock connection occasionally, because hair product can make it stiff. This is the first One-Step truly designed for the carry on. Pop the head off for flat packing. It fits easily in a weekend bag. Reattach firmly until it clicks twice.
Care and longevity tips
The longer life motor still needs basic care to deliver on the promise. Always start on damp, not wet, hair to avoid overworking it. Clean trapped hair from the bristles after every few uses to protect airflow. Let the tool cool fully before detaching the head or packing it. Store it unplugged with the cord loosely looped, never tightly wound. If performance drops, check for blocked vents before assuming the motor failed. Use the right heat setting for your hair type rather than maxing it out every time. Treat it well and the PLUS should outlast the classic by a clear margin. Detach the head for thorough cleaning. Never force the release button. Store both pieces in a dry place. Gentle handling extends its life.
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Best for: Latest PLUS features
Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS, Black
- PLUS upgraded design
- Slimmer handle
- Detachable head
- Ceramic titanium barrel
Pros
- Newest 2.0 features
- Easier to handle
- Detachable for travel
Cons
- Costs more than original
- Head release takes practice
Best for: PLUS in teal color
Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS, Teal
- Same PLUS upgrades
- Teal colorway
- Detachable oval head
- 4 heat settings
Pros
- Stylish teal finish
- Full PLUS feature set
- Great for gifting
Cons
- Premium over classic
- Color shows dust
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Heat and Speed Settings for the PLUS 2.0
The Volumizer PLUS offers multiple heat and speed combinations, and matching them to your hair prevents both damage and disappointment. Fine or damaged hair should use medium heat with high airflow, since moving air does the drying while lower temperature protects the cuticle. Thick or coarse hair can handle high heat, but start on medium until the hair is past the soaking stage, then increase for the smoothing passes. Low speed is for precision work around the hairline and ends, never for the bulk drying phase where it just prolongs heat exposure. The detachable design does not change the physics, so these combinations apply across the Black and Teal models equally.
The 80 Percent Rule for Volumizers
The biggest mistake with hot air volumizers is starting to style soaking wet hair. Rough dry first, with the tool or a regular dryer, until hair is about 80 percent dry and no longer drips. Only then begin the smoothing and volumizing passes, which now need just a few strokes per section instead of many. This order cuts total heat exposure nearly in half and produces better volume, since the tool shapes damp hair far more effectively than wet hair. Work in sections no wider than the brush head, and keep the brush moving rather than parking it, since stationary heat is what damages. The final cool pass locks the volume in place.
Using the PLUS on Extensions
Extensions and hot air tools need agreed boundaries. Human-hair extensions can handle the volumizer on medium heat, but keep the tool moving and avoid the bond, tape, or weft attachment points, since heat loosens adhesives. Synthetic extensions should avoid heated volumizers entirely, since the fibers melt or frizz irreversibly. For sewn-in wefts, the lengths are safe on medium heat but keep the tool away from the track stitching. Always use a heat protectant on extension hair, since it cannot repair itself the way natural hair does. The One-Step 2.0 technique guide covers the core method, and the PLUS 2.0 overview details the detachable features.